- A police officer who lived with his two daughters often told them that his end was near.
- According to reports, the man felt undue stress after his two wives broke off their relationship with him.
- The eldest daughter, 16, was looking for her father when she discovered his body inside an unfinished building.
A Nakuru-based police constable was found dead by his two daughters, aged 16 and 12, who lived with him.
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What is the cause of the man's death?
According to a police report obtained by TUKO.co.ke, the man was under stress after his two wives ended their relationships with him following a family dispute.
“Two of his wives left home some time ago after an argument. It was further stated that the deceased was sickly and depressed and had told them on various occasions that his life was about to end. ” read part of the report.
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The report also showed that the man had become depressed and had told his children that he “won't be around for long.”
On Wednesday, May 8, he left his children at home and went to a nearby house that was still under construction, never to come out alive again.
Who found the guy?
The report further stated that the man's eldest daughter went out to look for her father, only to come across his dead body in an unfinished house.
It was at this time that she reported the incident to Mwariki Police Station. Police went to the scene and investigated the situation.
The report further stated that the deceased did not suffer any other form of physical harm.
The body was later taken to the PNN mortuary in Nakuru.
Raise mental health awareness
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no health without considering mental health.
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Efforts to transform mental health care remain urgent, and global awareness and investment are essential to addressing this issue.
If you're struggling with your mental health, here are some crisis hotlines you can call for help if you get stuck.
Befrienders Kenya – +254 722 178 177
Niskies – 0900 620 800
Kenya Emergency Medicine Foundation – 0800 726 253
Oasis Africa – +254 366 614 / +254 110 826 23
Cognitive behavioral therapy – +254 739 935 333/ +254 756 454 585
Mental Wellness Kenya – +254 717 234 621
Mel police officer found dead
Earlier, on December 27, 2023, a police officer stationed at Ngusi Police Station in Timau was found dead in his home.
A preliminary investigation by officers from Timau Police Station indicated fatal self-inflicted injuries by the deceased.
A preliminary investigation by officers from Timau Police Station indicated fatal self-inflicted injuries by the deceased.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
